George M. Pullman

"I built Pullman because I believed workers should live where they work."

"The strength of a company lies in the strength of its people."

"To create is to leave your mark on the world."

"I have always maintained that good business practices are good moral practices."

"The fear of failure should never stop the pursuit of greatness."

"Time is the most valuable currency in building anything worthwhile."

"A well-designed space elevates the human spirit."

"I believe in bringing art and industry together, not in opposition."

"The machinery of progress requires both innovation and compassion."

"Men work best when they feel valued and secure."

"History will judge us not by our profits, but by our principles."

"Every detail matters when you are building for the future."

"I found my freedom in creating something larger than myself."

"The power of business is that it can transform lives on a massive scale."

"To be patient is to be wise; to rush is to risk ruin."

"My greatest satisfaction comes from knowing I improved people's lives."

"A successful enterprise must answer to both economics and ethics."

"The imagination is the only limit to what we can build."

"I have learned that control comes through understanding, not force."

"Adventure in business means taking calculated risks for greater rewards."

"The health of a company reflects the health of its workers."

"In literature, as in business, truth is the strongest narrative."

"I respect those who question authority, for progress demands it."

"The motivation to build must come from something deeper than profit."

"A peaceful workplace is a productive workplace."

"My relationships have taught me more than any business school."

"Solitude gives a man time to think clearly about his purpose."

"The politics of business should serve the needs of the many."

"Beauty and function need not be at war with one another."

"I believe education is the best investment any society can make."